2009

2009! Wow! I can't believe that another year has rolled by! I began 2008 as a rookie pro and I'd have to say, not much has changed!

Well, sort of. I've learned a lot from Chuckie: how to train, race, and recover. I've learned never to give up the fight and how to be in better tune with my body. But I'd have to say, I'm still a rookie and will be for quite some time. There is a lot to learn in this sport.

I started the new year right by joining Chuckie and one of his local athletes for a long ride. It was a beautiful day here in California (high 70s). After 5 hours ride time I was ready to get off the bike. It's been my first long ride outdoors. Swimming is now going back to the bottom of the to-do list and I will start to build toward having a more balanced training approach. This week I've swum a mere few hundred yards, although hard! Finally, a chance to let my eyebrows grow back! That makeup is expensive!